Kevin Smith, Bethel superintendent of schools, speaks Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Kevin Smith, Bethel superintendent of schools, speaks Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State ... more

Graduating seniors applaud a speaker Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Graduating seniors applaud a speaker Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, ... more

Diva Nicole Harris gestures with her arm as she recives her diploma from Bethel High School Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn.

Diva Nicole Harris gestures with her arm as she recives her diploma from Bethel High School Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center

Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker addresses the audience Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker addresses the audience Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State ... more

The Bethel High School Chamber Singers perform the Lennon-McCartney song, "In My Life" Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

The Bethel High School Chamber Singers perform the Lennon-McCartney song, "In My Life" Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at ... more

The family of Megan Marx holds up her photo during graduation Wednesday evening. Megan is co-president of the senior class along with Laura Almonacid. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

The family of Megan Marx holds up her photo during graduation Wednesday evening. Megan is co-president of the senior class along with Laura Almonacid. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies ... more

Senior Class Co-Presidents Laura Almonacid, left, and Megan Marx give their message Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Senior Class Co-Presidents Laura Almonacid, left, and Megan Marx give their message Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at ... more

Senior Class Co-Presidents Laura Almonacid, left, and Megan Marx give their message Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Senior Class Co-Presidents Laura Almonacid, left, and Megan Marx give their message Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at ... more

Bethel High School Principal Christopher M. Troetti welcomes the audience Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Bethel High School Principal Christopher M. Troetti welcomes the audience Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western ... more

Brian Kirmil, Principal of Rockwell School is the graduation speaker Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Brian Kirmil, Principal of Rockwell School is the graduation speaker Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut ... more

Valedictorian Aiden Ford gestures during her speech Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

Valedictorian Aiden Ford gestures during her speech Wednesday evening. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, ... more

The family of Megan Marx holds up her photo during graduation Wednesday evening. Megan is co-president of the senior class along with Laura Almonacid. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. less

The family of Megan Marx holds up her photo during graduation Wednesday evening. Megan is co-president of the senior class along with Laura Almonacid. Bethel High School held its graduation ceremonies ... more